The Government is laying the groundwork for improved connectivity to the Yasawa Islands through a major feasibility study for a proposed airport development.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says a major focus at the Pacific-ACP and Forum Trade Ministers Meeting was sustainable industries — particularly agriculture, fisheries, and other key sectors.

Questions over transparency and access to international climate funding was raised by opposition member Premila Kumar who sought clarity on the approximately $62 million, Nature, People and Climate investment package secured for Fiji.

Heavy rain alerts is now enforced for most parts of Fiji, especially in flood-prone areas.

The tribunal assigned to hear the case of suspended Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa had adjourned their hearing today to settle witness lists and procedural issues ahead of a full hearing scheduled for tomorrow.

The Suva Magistrates Court has further remanded a 40-year-old General Manager until tomorrow morning, when it will determine the seriousness of the charge before deciding on his bail application.

Assistant Minister Sakiusa Tubuna has told the Macuata Provincial Council meeting that the government cannot achieve its goals if villages and rural communities continue to lack basic necessities such as water, energy, and infrastructure.

The Fiji Tourism Workers Union expresses deep concern following a recent bus accident in Denarau, which once again highlights the unsafe and substandard transport conditions endured by many hotel workers across Fiji.

Disaster-risk ministers and senior officials from across the Pacific, including Fiji, will convene in Palau tomorrow for the 2nd Pacific Disaster Risk Management Ministers Meeting.

The State has been told by the Suva High Court to file affidavits explaining the filing of late disclosures in the matter of the former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma this morning.

The rollout of the upgraded e-ticketing system for public transport is facing disruptions, long queues and limited top-up points, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka told Parliament.

The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption told the Suva Magistrates Court this morning that progress has been made in the extradition of Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde.